Shining a spotlight on accessible attractions Now in its 15th year, Accessibility Weekend will see attractions across Victoria open their doors on September 7-8, inviting people with a physical disability who use a wheelchair or mobility aid to experience everything...
Just the beginning for JAM and adaptive fashion The brainchild of occupational therapists, Emma and Molly, JAM the label is an Australian fashion company making adaptive fashion. Nicole Smith caught up with the duo to ask them about the idea behind the label and their...
Werribee Zoo now accessible for all Victoria’s newest Changing Places facility opened at Werribee Zoo last month. The Zoo joins 105 other venues around the country that are accessible to people of all abilities thanks to the ‘cutting-edge’ facilities. Victorian...
Freedom found on the para dance floor Dance & Roll, a Melbourne-based para dance group is giving wheelchair users the opportunity to take to the dance floor. The brainchild of Rocca Salcedo, Dance & Roll launched earlier this year and offers an opportunity for...
Working together for a more inclusive youth sector A new project, run by the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS), is striving to help youth workers ensure their services are more inclusive. The Together project is the first of its kind in Victoria. It was...
Inclusive cities: nothing about us with us Nothing about us with us. That was the overwhelming message from the Melbourne Disability Institute’s recent collaboration with the City of Melbourne. The project, which aims to inform the City of Melbourne’s updated...
